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Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 31, 2005) -- Forklifts from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) load stores from the pier to the ship prior to getting underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Iwo Jima and three other Hampton Roads-based amphibious ships will get underway today to head to areas off the Gulf Coast as part of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The four ships bring with them six Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) that include amphibious construction equipment, medical personnel and associated supplies to assist with the relief effort. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bradley Dawson (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
August 31, 2005
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bradley Dawson
Caption Writer
NVNS staff
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 7
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Docked, loading supplies through the brow